Why You Should Replace Your Missing Teeth Now: Don't Delay Protect Your Health Today

The number one reason to replace missing teeth is aesthetics, but this shouldn’t be your only consideration! Putting off replacing missing teeth, due to age or the tooth itself not being at the front, could be a costly decision.

Our teeth help us in more ways that you may think. When you initially think about teeth you think about the fact that they are there to help us eat - but your teeth and gums have more super powers than just helping us eat! But what are they…

Our teeth help to protect our gums;
They allow us to speak clearly;
To chew our food and avoid choking;
Assist in our confidence and using our smile;
Our gums provide the structure our face needs. Without this it could lead to facial collapse and a deterioration in bone;
Our gums keep our teeth in the right position. When we lose a tooth this could result in other teeth shifting causing greater dental problems.

What Is The Cause Of Tooth Loss

Tooth loss can be caused by a variety of different reasons. This includes tooth decay, gum disease, injury and medical conditions. Some of these are preventable when you take care of your teeth and gums. If your tooth loss is as a result of a medical condition it is equally important to seek expert help. This will minimise the damage and help in managing the condition.

What Your Options Are for Missing Teeth

You’ll be happy to know that there is a range of options when it comes to missing teeth. These include:

Dental Implants: These are essentially an artificial root that is placed into your jawbone. As you can imagine this provides a steady base and offers the most natural looking and functional solution for missing teeth. They fit seamlessly into the jawbone allowing for the new tooth to essentially function as a normal tooth.

Dental implants, given the placement, are durable when combined with good oral care. Dental implants have been known, with the right care, to last a lifetime. Our experts, like with any treatment, talk to you about the after care of your treatment. This ensures, where you follow our advice, you achieve the maximum benefit from the implant.

Dental implants allow you to essentially function as normal. The stability helps your speech avoiding any dental caused speech impediments. You can also eat and chew normally.

If dental implants are something you are considering, or want to know more about, or perhaps you want to know whether they are a suitable treatment option for you, get in touch with us today for your initial consultation.

Dental Bridges: These make use of a material (porcelain, metal, ceramics or alloys) to “bridge” the gap between missing teeth. Essentially a replacement tooth is bonded to the teeth surrounding it to keep the new tooth in place. This can be used to replace one missing tooth or a number of missing teeth in a row. They are a cheaper option than dental implants and provide a good aesthetic solution to tooth loss.

Dental bridges can only be used where the surrounding teeth are healthy teeth. The surrounding teeth will need to be assessed to determine whether they can support the placement of a crown. Thus meaning that dental bridges are not suitable for everyone.

The length of time a dental bridge will last will be very dependent on good oral hygiene. However as a general rule they can last between 5-10 years with the right care.

Dentures: Are made from acrylic, nylon, metal, porcelain, and resin. They are fully removable and can be a solution for partial or complete tooth loss. They are sometimes deemed to be a more affordable option. However because dentures are not permanent they can slip or become loose. This means that at times this can have an impact on both chewing and speech. They may also require adjustments over time and aren’t considered the most comfortable option. However with that being said they do offer a solution for tooth loss and are sometimes preferred by those looking for a minimally invasive treatment.

Knowing What Is Right For You

Our expert team ensures that you are given multiple options, where possible, when putting together a treatment plan. This means that you are given the information you need to make an informed choice as well as having the opportunity to ask any questions on the options available to you. Our expert team will also consider your personal circumstances. This means looking at your health, lifestyle and any preferences you have.

The best way to know what is going to work best for you is to book an initial consultation. Here at M Dental these consultations can be booked via our website by clicking here or by giving us a call on 0204 518 8554.

Choose M Dental For Your Dental Needs

Here at M Dental we are a modern dental practice. This means that we take a keen interest in technology and both of our practices are fully up to date with the latest in technology. This allows us to provide expert dental care in a clean, modern and serene practice. Facial aesthetics is our primary focus and as such you can expect care from all of our team.

So why not join our other happy patients and transform your smile today!